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Chronic (1997)

Movie ★ 7.0 38 min

Drama

CHRONIC is an experimental narrative about a young woman who began mutilating herself as a girl to cope with a traumatic mid-western childhood. The lush optically-printed scenes take Gretchen’s point of view from her punk youth, a stay in a mental hospital, and her release into the big city. Scripted scenes are inter-spliced with documentary and found footage, illustrating the culture Gretchen lives in, her inner world and relationships from her birth to her final day.

Jennifer Reeves Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 13, 1997
Runtime
38 min
IMDb
tt0125039

Themes

Cast

Jennifer Reeves Jennifer Reeves Gretchen Noelle Kalom Sara Barbara Lee Barbara Lee Marlo

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Frequently asked questions

What is Chronic about?
CHRONIC is an experimental narrative about a young woman who began mutilating herself as a girl to cope with a traumatic mid-western childhood. The lush optically-printed scenes take Gretchen’s point of view from her punk youth, a stay in a mental hospital, and her release into the big city. Scripted scenes are inter-spliced with documentary and found footage, illustrating the culture Gretchen lives in, her inner world and relationships from her birth to her final day.
Who directed Chronic?
Chronic was directed by Jennifer Reeves.
Who stars in Chronic?
Chronic stars Jennifer Reeves, Noelle Kalom, Barbara Lee.
When was Chronic released?
Chronic is a 1997 drama film.
Where can I watch Chronic?
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